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Q: Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifies Hindi as the official language of the Union?
  • A. Article 51 A
  • B. Article 370
  • C. Article 343
  • D. Article 80
Correct Answer: Option C - Article 343 of the Indian Constitution recognizes Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union Article 343 or 343 (1) refers to Hindi as the official language of the Government of India and the script used for it is the Devanagari script. Devanagari’s script is based on the ancient Brahmi script. • According to Article 344 of the Constitution, the first Official Language Commission was constituted in 1955. • By Dr Rajendra Prasad (President of India). • B.G. Kher became the chairperson of the Official language commission.
C. Article 343 of the Indian Constitution recognizes Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union Article 343 or 343 (1) refers to Hindi as the official language of the Government of India and the script used for it is the Devanagari script. Devanagari’s script is based on the ancient Brahmi script. • According to Article 344 of the Constitution, the first Official Language Commission was constituted in 1955. • By Dr Rajendra Prasad (President of India). • B.G. Kher became the chairperson of the Official language commission.

Explanations:

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution recognizes Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union Article 343 or 343 (1) refers to Hindi as the official language of the Government of India and the script used for it is the Devanagari script. Devanagari’s script is based on the ancient Brahmi script. • According to Article 344 of the Constitution, the first Official Language Commission was constituted in 1955. • By Dr Rajendra Prasad (President of India). • B.G. Kher became the chairperson of the Official language commission.